Biography

American football player, a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings (1993), Detroit Lions (1994), San Francisco 49ers (1995–1996), Seattle Seahawks (1996–1997) and Indianapolis Colts (1997). Although a QB in the NFL, Toretta has gained the most fame for his spectacular college career at the University of Miami. Week after week he led his team to victory, accumulating 7,000 aerial yards over the span of his four-year career. For his efforts and accomplishments, he was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 1992. His NFL career has been much less rosy.